School Overview
Dunsmuir High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Dunsmuir, California, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small, rural institution, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding Siskiyou County community. The school prides itself on offering a traditional comprehensive high school experience while leveraging its unique geographic location to foster a tight-knit campus culture that prioritizes student success and civic engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths, emphasizing academic core subjects alongside various extracurricular activities. Despite its small size, Dunsmuir High works diligently to provide students with diverse opportunities, including athletics and elective programs that help broaden their horizons. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is ready to transition successfully into the modern workforce or collegiate studies.
61
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunsmuir High
Demographic Student Count
White29
Hispanic14
Black2
Asian4
Two or More8
American Indian4
  • White
    29 (47.5%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (23.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (13.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (6.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (6.6%)
  • Black
    2 (3.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Dunsmuir Joint Union High
Phone: (530)235-4835
Website: http://www.dunsmuirhigh.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dunsmuir High
Grade Student Count
Grade 913
Grade 109
Grade 1117
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dunsmuir High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3252.5%
Male2947.5%